One Has A Song

"So, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, one person has a song, and another has a teaching. Another has a new truth from God. Another speaks in a different language, and another person interprets that language. The purpose of all these things should be to help the church grow strong."
—1 Cor. 14:26 (New Century Version)

In the sermon this week, Brad talked about Soren Kierkegaard’s belief that Christians were treating church too much like the theatre. Then Brad said something in conclusion. We have to remember that God is the audience.

Each week we gather together, and join our voices as a choir to sing hymns and praise songs to God. It is God, and not ourselves for whom we sing. The Praise Team and Chancel Choir practice each week to facilitate your song to God.

In Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, he encouraged the congregation to do all things in their gathering for the edification of the body, to help the church grow strong. One of the key points I see in that encouragement is that everyone has something to offer in corporate worship for the benefit of the whole church.

I believe it is true! Everyone has something to offer in corporate worship for the benefit of the whole church. We see in the passage a little of what that looked like for the Corinthians, but what does it look like for us today? Beyond sitting in the pew and singing the songs, how can we help the church grow strong?

Perhaps you are good at communicating ideas. You may be able to teach during the Sunday School hour. There is always a need for teachers in Adult, Youth, Tween, and Children’s Sunday Schools.

Perhaps you should look into becoming a Licensed Lay Speaker, and assist in our corporate worship. Perhaps you are a gifted musician. We have several existing opportunities for your involvement, including Chancel Choir, Praise Team, Handbells and more. In addition, if you would like to be involved in an ensemble we do not currently have, we would love to try and put those together.

Perhaps your gift is friendliness. You may want to be a door greeter, usher, or help at the welcome center.

Your Homework this week, is to pray and consider where you might serve to help the church grow strong. Find your place where you can make God the audience of our Sunday Corporate Worship.

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